Science
Scientists grow human tear glands in a lab, and actually make them cry – CNET
The Dutch researchers have an ambitious vision for their organoid.
Getty Images
Disembodied human tear glands that cry sound like something out of a sci-fi movie. But in the Netherlands, functional tear glands that don’t attach to anyone’s eyes (or emotions) are starring in their own real-life drama.
Researchers from the Hubrecht Institute and UMC Utrecht used stem cells to grow tiny tear glands in a petri dish that mimic the real thing. They hope these so-called organoids can serve as models for studying how the cells in human tear glands produce tears. The ultimate…
-
Business21 hours agoLeading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today 15 September 2025
-
Noosa News24 hours agoMan charged with giving Nazi salute at Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns AFL game at the Gabba
-
Noosa News22 hours agoTrio charged over backyard ‘veterinary drug’ euthanasia operation
-
Noosa News23 hours agoViv Oldfield expands outback cattle empire, buying Murranji Station for $44m